There is still no verdict in former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver’s corruption trial – and don’t expect one before Monday. The jury left U.S. District Court early Wednesday for Thanksgiving break after three hours of talks.

Silver, who is accused of extortion and fraud in a case that has shone a light on the real estate industry’s often complicated ties to state politicians, spoke to reporters at the courthouse. “It’s all in the hands of the jury, and it would be foolish to speculate as to what is taking place,” Silver said. (more…)

Source: Verdict in Sheldon Silver trial postponed